Freese working through mechanical issues: Cardinals third baseman David Freese was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday against the Padres. Manager Mike Matheny told MLB.com that he is keeping Freese out while he works through some mechanical issues with his swing. Freese is in the middle of a 3-for-34 slump. "For the most part, I would like to keep him on the shelf for a little while," Matheny said. "A lot of times you go in there and you work and you work and then you try and throw something in there mechanically in a situation with the game on the line and you can't help but take your mechanics out there. That's never a good spot. You can't be thinking mechanics when you're trying to hit a guy throwing 100 mph." (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Freese had a productive first month of the season but is batting just .176 so far in May. He could be held out for more games if Matheny does not think he has made progress with his swing so keep an eye on the situation going forward. Despite his recent struggles, the 29-year-old is proving to be healthy this season so he should bounce back eventually. Freese should be considered a solid option in most Fantasy formats when going well. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/20/2012 23:20 Van Slyke's first HR wins it for Dodgers
Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke connected for his first major league homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the seventh inning against his father's former team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/17/2012 19:25 Unearned runs propel Giants past Cards
The San Francisco Giants capitalized on shoddy St. Louis fielding to give Matt Cain support on a rare shaky day as the Giants beat the Cardinals 7-5 on Thursday.
05/17/2012 18:49 David Freese is on the who's not list
Cardinals third baseman David Freese is on the who's not list. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew has more.
David Freese again had a difficult time staying healthy for the Cardinals last season, but thanks to an unbelievable run in the postseason, he enters 2012 as one of the more intriguing options in Fantasy. After hitting .297 and posting career highs with 10 home runs and 55 RBI during the regular season, he exploded in the playoffs en route to helping St. Louis win the World Series. He went 20 for 45 (.444) with four home runs and 16 RBI in the NLCS and World Series -- winning the MVP award in both series-- and could be on the verge of breaking out at age 28. With Albert Pujols no longer in St. Louis, Freese's offense will be needed and he should be able to put up some solid stats as long as he can stay healthy. Target Freese as a viable option with a ton of upside in mixed leagues on Draft Day, just be aware that he has been unable to play in more than 100 games in each of his first three seasons in the majors. (Updated 1/30/12)
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